Rose Park

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than both the state and national figures. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 24.5% of the population, which is well above the national average.

A quarter of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 38.8%, followed by Australian and Scottish heritage.

Around 16.8% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is still a little below the South Australian average.

About 44.4% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average. Christianity is nearly as common at 44.1%.

This is a highly qualified community where over half of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the national figure. Around 80.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is also far above the state and national averages.

Incomes are very high here, with a typical family earning $3,397 a week, far above the state average. About 37.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, among the highest for its level.

Residents enjoy better health than most areas, with only 2.3% needing help with daily activities. This is well below the national figure of 5.8%.

Volunteerism is very strong here, with 24.4% of people volunteering, which is far above the national rate. Unpaid care for children is also higher than in most areas.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, making it lower than most similar areas.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 59.1% having children. One-parent families make up only 7.2%, which is well below the national figure.

Home ownership is high, with 47% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. However, these homes are typically smaller, as 66.3% have three or more bedrooms, which is well below the national figure.

The area is exceptionally well-connected, with a very high number of public transport stops per 1,000 people. About 4.7% of people commute by public transport, which is a little above the national average.

The community has seen a significant influx of new residents, with 29.9% of the population being recent arrivals from overseas, far above the national figure.

A high proportion of the workforce are professionals (45.5%) and managers (16.3%). While more adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, full-time employment is well below the national average.

Theft is more common here than in most similar areas, but the overall crime rate has fallen by 48.7% over the last five years.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, and health services. The walkability score of 8.2 is well above the state average.